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Childcare in Port Macquarie, NSW

Every centre we hold in Port Macquarie and nearby: published full-day fees, the government NQS rating, reported vacancies and approved places, side by side. Refreshed regularly, and we show exactly when.

Centres compared
23
every approved centre in Port Macquarie
Median full day, Port Macquarie
$152
$152 across the area
Most centres charge
$125-$175
the middle 80% across the area, 17 of 23 priced here
NQS standing
8 Exceeding · 10 Meeting · 1 Working Towards
4 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
11 of 17
as last reported
Approved places
1,357
across Port Macquarie

In Port Macquarie

23 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

Every childcare centre in Port Macquarie first, then nearby suburbs closest first (A-Z within each area).

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Childcare centres in Port Macquarie
CentreNQS ratingiThe National Quality Standard rating issued by the state regulator after assessment. Exceeding sits above Meeting; Working Towards means the regulator requires improvement. Shown as issued, never blended with Google ratings.Full-day feeVacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting.PlacesGoogle
Baby Shopping ChecklistPort Macquarie
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Jul 2023$174.85-$179.45full dayVacancies130-
Belly and BabePort Macquarie
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Working Towardsrated Aug 2026$142.50full dayFull59-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2026$152full dayFull138-
Day Care on LincolnPort Macquarie
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Meetingrated Jul 2023$125full dayVacancies38-
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Exceedingrated May 2022▲ was Meeting$167.85-$174.02full dayVacancies76-
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Meetingrated Apr 2025$184full dayVacancies140-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2022▲ was Meeting$104-$110full dayFull66-
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Exceedingrated May 2021▲ was Meeting$148full dayVacancies55-
Kids Crazy MazePort Macquarie
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Meetingrated Jun 2026$85full dayFull70-
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Meetingrated Aug 2023$174.85-$179.45full dayVacancies75-
Modern Mum'sPort Macquarie
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Exceedingrated May 2023▲ was Meeting$158full dayVacancies24-
Playtime at PortPort Macquarie
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Meetingrated Apr 2024$174full dayFull24-
Port Eco Kids VillagePort Macquarie
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Meetingrated Aug 2025$174.85-$180.65full dayVacancies90-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported60-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported25-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2021▲ was Meeting$151.80full dayVacancies29-
Rainbow Rent A ToyPort Macquarie
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Jul 2025$172-$173.50full dayVacancies108-
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Meetingrated Nov 2024▲ was Working Towards$145-$148full dayVacancies90-
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Meetingrated Sep 2023$145full dayFull60-

We rank only on public data - fees, the government NQS rating and location - never on who pays. No centre can buy a higher spot. Vacancy status is as reported by each service; NQS is the regulator's National Quality Standard rating.

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Other care in Port Macquarie

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Other care in Port Macquarie
CentreNQS ratingiThe National Quality Standard rating issued by the state regulator after assessment. Exceeding sits above Meeting; Working Towards means the regulator requires improvement. Shown as issued, never blended with Google ratings.Full-day feeVacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting.PlacesGoogle
Active OOSH HastingsPort Macquarie
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Meetingrated May 2023$79.99full dayVacancies90-
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Meetingrated Apr 2023$79.99full dayVacancies84-
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Meetingrated Jun 2023$79.99full dayVacancies115-
Active OOSH WestportPort Macquarie
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Meetingrated Jun 2023$79.99full dayVacancies60-
Columba Cottage OSHCPort Macquarie
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Meetingrated Jul 2024$41.75full dayFull250-
Jumbos OOSHPort Macquarie
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Exceedingrated Jul 2021▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedVacancies111-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025$68full dayFull80-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Port Macquarie?

The median published full-day fee in Port Macquarie is $152, with published full-day fees running $85 to $184. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Port Macquarie have vacancies?

11 of the 17 centres reporting near Port Macquarie currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Port Macquarie?

8 of the assessed centres near Port Macquarie hold an Exceeding or Excellent NQS rating from the regulator. Ratings are shown per centre above, as issued under the National Quality Framework.